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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,477.27, 236,167.46 and 45,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,477.27, 236,167.46 and 45,127.37 is: 67,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,477.27 : 236,167.46 = 45,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,477.27/236,167.46 = 45,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,477.27x = 236,167.46 × 45,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,477.27x = 10,657,615,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657,615,997.76/157,477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,677.17

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